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Sep 06, 2025
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2025-2026 Vincennes University Catalog
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CRIM 101 - Basic Police Operations
3 hrs (Sem II)
This course will introduce the students to the basic functions of a police officer in society. The students will be guided to understand officer-initiated activity, situational awareness, directed patrol responsibilities, and criminal investigation techniques. Additionally, students will learn basic use of force concepts, de-escalation techniques, standard report writing of incidents, affidavits, and standards of proof. Students will learn the importance of verbal and non-verbal communication skills commonly used during investigative stops and other officer-initiated activities. Students will deploy their knowledge through scenarios and gain an understanding of how case law governs an officer’s actions. 3 lecture hours.
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